What Is Duty of Care in a Personal Injury Case?

If you suffer from a personal injury due to another person’s negligence or deliberate harm, you need to file a claim or lawsuit against them to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other injury-related damages.  To prove that another person or party is liable for your injuries, you need to first establish […]

Is Hydroplaning an At Fault Accident?

Hydroplaning is a serious danger posed to Kentucky drivers during rainy and inclement weather. Especially common in the first ten minutes of light rainfall because the rain mixes with oil residue on roads, hydroplaning occurs when roads become slick and difficult to navigate. Additionally, the accumulation of water on the road can cause a vehicle […]

How Do You Prove a Soft Tissue Injury After a Car Accident in Kentucky?

When you are injured in an accident in Kentucky, you can file a claim with your own no-fault insurance to recover compensation. You may even be able to file a claim against another party, such as another driver, so long as they are the one responsible for the accident and your injuries.  However, in either […]

Factors that Contribute to Holiday Distracted Driving

The Holidays are in full swing — and while this generally means it’s a time of joy and giving, there can also be some downsides to the season as well. In particular, the holiday season often brings an increase in congestion. The stores are crowded, the parking lots are overflowing, and the roadways are congested, […]

Can a Mechanic Be Held Liable For a Car Accident Caused By Mechanical Failure?

Mechanical failures can cause devastating traffic accidents, leading to serious or even fatal injuries. Although mechanical failures are often caused by drivers who fail to maintain their vehicles, a mechanic can be partially or fully liable for an accident if they breached their duty of care to a client when servicing their vehicle. If your […]

Can I get a Settlement for PTSD After a Car Accident?

Not all injuries from a car accident are physical. Car accident survivors can also deal with challenging mental health conditions after the accident, including PTSD. As one of Central Kentucky’s premiere car accident firms, we hear these questions a lot: Can PTSD be included in my claim? How much of a settlement can I get […]

I Wasn’t Wearing My Seatbelt. Will That Hurt My Accident Claim?

One of the best ways to protect yourself from sustaining serious injuries in a car accident is to wear your seatbelt. Other than New Hampshire, every other state and the District of Columbia has some kind of seatbelt requirement for adult drivers and passengers in the car’s front seats. Additionally, 32 states also require backseat […]

What Evidence Is Needed to Convict a Hit-and-Run Driver in Kentucky?

Hit-and-run accidents leave victims struggling to recover physically, financially, and emotionally. While focusing on your recovery, it can be a challenge to also find your way through your new legal reality of insurance claims, court filings, investigations, and court proceedings.  Fortunately, a personal injury lawyer can help you navigate this complicated new reality and support […]

What Is the Post-Concussion Syndrome Settlement Award for Car Accidents?

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and every year, over 64,000 people die from TBIs, meaning that a concussion is not something that should be ignored. Unfortunately, concussions are a common occurrence after car accidents. If you suffer from a concussion after a Kentucky car accident, it’s important that you get […]